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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.04, 318.50 and 165.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.04, 318.50 and 165.43 is: 228.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.04 : 318.50 = 165.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.04/318.50 = 165.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.04x = 318.50 × 165.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.04x = 52,687.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,687.83/231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.05

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